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Police Arrest Suspect In Deadly Everett Shooting

Police cordon off the crime scene after a shooting incident in Covina, California, on December 26, 2008. A ninth body was recovered from the charred rubble of a Christmas Eve massacre as sketchy details emerged about the gunman responsible for the deadly killing spree. Los Angeles County Coroner's office confirmed a ninth body had been found in the wreckage of a home in the eastern suburb of Covina, where a man dressed as Santa Claus opened fire on revelers late December 24. The gunman, Bruce Pardo, 45, burst into the party at his former in-laws home and sprayed guests with bullets before setting fire to the house and later taking his own life. AFP PHOTO/Jewel SAMAD (Photo credit should read JEWEL SAMAD/AFP/Getty Images)

Police believe 37-year-old Heath E. Mitchell was selling drugs out of a motel room and fled after the shooting. He was tracked down by detectives who served search warrants at several locations overnight. He’s jailed for investigation of related offenses.

The gun that was apparently used in the shooting was found by a police dog.